It's All in the Spice

What You'll Need: 1 1 / 2 cups smooth peanut butter 3 / 4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter 4 1 / 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1 / 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons milk What To Do: Coat a 9-inch glass microwaveable pie plate with cooking spray.   In a large microwaveable bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Microwave at 80% power 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from  microwave and add remaining ingredients; mix well and press into pie plate. Microwave at 80% power for an additional 1 minute.   Place in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, or until firm, then remove and cut into eight wedges.

What You'll Need: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted 3 / 4 cup baking cocoa 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks (see Note) 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degree Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray Place melted butter in a large bowl; add cocoa and stir until well blended. Add sugar; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, vanilla, and salt; stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate chunks and nuts, if desired. Spread batter in baking dish. Bake about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out...